News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 19, 2025
Local News
New Kent leaders approve financial transfers to address emergency needs
New Kent’s Board of Supervisors addressed several issues during the Nov. 12 regular board meeting. -Approved $86,000 from the Colonial Downs reserve fund to renovate George Watkins Elementary School Field. New Kent County Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Jason Baldwin told board members the field has safety hazards. Among them include large trees with debris falling onto the field, 40-year-old fencing and dugouts, and the field continuously holding water. The fields are one of several areas in the county that are used by youth organizations. -Approved $151,595.91 for piping and leaking repairs at the Parham Landing Wastewater Treatment Plant. Public…
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Quinton woman receives 10-month sentence for driving related convictions
A Quinton woman will spend ten months in jail after committing several driving offenses in New Kent County. Laura Ann White, 41, of the 7500 block of Lakeshore Drive, entered a guilty plea to one count of driving while intoxicated (third or subsequent offense), felony driving while revoked, an amended charge of misdemeanor trespassing (originally breaking and entering), and felony child abuse as part of an agreement reached during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. One count of felony pickpocketing and misdemeanor damaging a phone line were dropped as part of the deal. In a summary of evidence…
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Sandston man indicted for allegedly harassing victim in New Kent County
A Sandston man who allegedly harassed an individual multiple times has been indicted on several charges following Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Robert Steven Maxey, 63, of the 3200 block of Portugee Road, was indicted on five counts of violation of a protective order, three counts of threatening by writing, and a single charge of misdemeanor failure to appear by a New Kent grand jury. In Aug. 2024, Maxey allegedly attempted to contact the victim several times after being instructed not to, with further attempts being made by written contact occurring in Feb. 2025. In other indictments…
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New Kent School Board approves $4.9 million CIP for FY2026-27
A modification of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for New Kent Public Schools was brought before the school board Tuesday night. School board members heard and approved a recommendation from school leaders and administration referencing repairs and school upgrades needed for the future. Among some of the requests that were recommended for consideration to the school board include roof replacement at New Kent High School ($210,138.62), HVAC replacement at the high school ($1,057,248), and switch gear replacement and repairs ($377,704). Instructional needs for additional classroom spaces were also addressed, with 10 classroom additions at New Kent Middle School coming in with…
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Richmond man receives 104-year prison sentence for crimes against minor in New Kent
A Richmond man who committed crimes against a minor in 2010 was hit with a sentence that will likely keep him in prison for the rest of his life. Lonnie Dwayne Taylor was sentenced to more than 100 years in prison during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. During a two-day trial this past June, a jury heard the case against Taylor. During that jury trial, testimony from the victim, who was underage at the time when the offense took place in 2010, revealed details of sexual encounters with Taylor. The graphic details along with a case put…
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New Kent Board of Supervisors get financial preview in preparing for upcoming budget
One thing is for certain when it comes to New Kent County: They are about to spend a lot of money due to growth. Such was the overall tone during Friday’s New Kent Board of Supervisors budget work session held at the New Kent Forestry Center. County Leaders met for nearly five hours as they received updates, information, and preliminary plans to address the continuing growth and needs of New Kent. The underlining message was more along the lines of not if they will spend the money, but how and when they would do so. Friday’s meeting began with a…
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Charles City man charged with murder in Richmond
A Charles City County man has been arrested for murder in connection to a Richmond shooting last May. Adwin Zuri, 38, has been arrested on charges of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and the use of a firearm in a commission of a felony according to the press release. Zuri allegedly shot and killed Terrence Smith on May 18 inside of his home. Zuri was listed as a person of interest at the time of the initial investigation and has been formally charged with the crime. No other information was available at the time of…
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New Kent Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting at VCU Emergency Center
New Kent County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred on the property of the VCU Health New Kent Emergency Center. In a press release, on Friday afternoon, deputies responded to the scene after reports of a shooting incident. According to the release, the incident was isolated and there is no active threat to the public, nor any suspects being sought. New Kent Sheriff’s Office staff is working closely with VCU Health officials to ensure safety of the facility. The investigation remains active, with the sheriff’s office indicating that an updated press release will be issued once more factual…
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Virginia Department of Election releases unofficial numbers from 2025 general election
Virginia’s Department of Elections have released unofficial results from the Nov. 4 general election for Charles City and New Kent County. In Charles City County, the race for governor resulted in Abigail Spanberger garnered 1,975 votes (57.26 percent) while Winsome Earle-Sears received 1,469 votes (42.59 percent). Ghazala Hashmi earned 1,910 votes (55.80 percent) in the race for lieutenant governor, while John Reid II garnered 1,509 votes (44.08 percent). In the race for attorney general, Jay Jones received 1,842 votes (53.78 percent), while opponent Jason Miyares totaled 1,569 votes (45.81 percent). Finally, Delores McQuinn ran unopposed for the 81st seat in…
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Richmond man sentenced to three months after failing to complete First Offender Program in New Kent
A Richmond man will spend three months in jail after failing to meet terms of the First Offender Program. Zachary Eugene Taylor Jr., 55, of the 1000 block of Tallgrass Court, Richmond, was found guilty on one count of possession of a Schedule I/II substance after failing to complete the program during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. On Sept. 30, 2024, Taylor entered a plea agreement where he was placed in the First Offender Program. During that trial, on Mar. 9, 2024, a warrant for the defendant’s arrest was issued by a neighboring jurisdiction. When officers arrested…
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